RENO, NV (June 30) — As we exit June we’re heading into the July 4th weekend and there are many car events, racing as well as fireworks. Can be an exciting time for all.
CAR MEETS & CRUISES.
• This week’s Thursday cruise in Carson City, from 5 until 7 p.m., meets at the Port of Subs located at 931 Jacks Valley Road.
• Friday has two cruises that dovetail into one another. Starting around 5 p.m. the first cruise in is at Summit Racing Equipment located at 963 East Glendale in Sparks.
Then from 6 until 9 p.m. its the Fernley Main Street Cruise. Meet at the Wigwam and the cruise heads east, circle the round about and returns. Good viewing for spectators.
• Friday through Sunday the Motor Shows at Tahoe has a meet that’s open to all vehicles. Location is at the Heavenly Gondola Village and Highway 50.
• While not exactly a car meet there will be cars and some race cars in Fallon’s 4th of July Parade. It is on Saturday and starts at 10 a.m.
• Since the 4th is the first Sunday in the month Reno Cars & Coffee start things at 10 a.m. with a car meet. Location is the Keitzke Starbucks in Reno. Turnouts this spring have been great and its a great way to meet fellow car people as well as seen some great looking cars, trucks and a few motorcycles.
RACING (REGIONAL):
• Winnemucca Regional Raceway gets the weekend started with races Friday night. The action begins at 7 p.m. with all classes competing.
One incentive for fans to arrive early is an additional treat. They can get free rides on the Renegade Monster Bus.
• Rattlesnake Raceway has a two-day show this weekend. Saturday’s action begins at 6 p.m. and there is a preview of the fireworks show on Sunday. In addition Airborne Ranger “Marauder” Monster Truck will be there. Be sure to say hello to Ranger Joe when you see him.
Sunday will have a fan appreciation time then racing begins at 5 p.m. and the town’s fireworks show starts when it gets dark.
• Diamond Mountain Speedway in Susanville also has a Saturday-Sunday show this weekend. In addition to the track’s four regular classes the Pro Stocks will also be visiting.
Things get going at 6 p.m. Saturday but on Sunday the action begins at 4 p.m. so the town’s fireworks show can get started when it gets dark.
RACING & PRACTICE (MOTOCROSS):
• MMX RACING in Marysville has practice sessions from 9 until 2 p.m Saturday on the main, sand and kids tracks. Sunday’s sessions run from 9 until 3 p.m. and the vintage track is added to the mix.
• REP Racing has a full schedule for this weekend.
+ Riverfront has practice from 5 until 10 p.m. Thursday. Saturday is Sierra Old Timers ride day. Sunday from 9 until 2 p.m. all the tracks are available for practice.
+ Prairie City has practice from Friday through Sunday from 9 until 2 p.m. each day.
REP next Saturday night race is on July 10 and online registrations can be gotten at www.repracingmx.com.
RACING (NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL):
• Thursday at 9 a.m. ESPN 3 has Formula 1 weekend preview from the Red Bull Ring. Then at 2:35 p.m. www.imsa.tv has qualifying from Watkins Glen for the Weathertech Sportscar Championship series.
At 3 p.m Fox Sports 1 has NASCAR Race Hub followed at 5 p.m. when Fox Sports 2 has NHRA in 30.
• Friday at 3 p.m. NBC Sports has the IMSA Weathertech Sportscar Championship race from Watkins Glen, New York.
• Saturday is a busy day for motocross fans. If one has peacock they can watch all the action, starting with practice and qualifying at 7 a.m. from Buchanan as the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series gets ready to race. For the rest a bit of channel switching will be necessary.
• The first motos will be on www.mavtv.com with the first 250 moto at 11 a.m. followed at noon by the first 450 moto. Then NBC Sports picks up the action showing the second 250 moto at 1 p.m. followed at 2 p.m. by the second 450 moto.
Over on NBC at 11:30 they will show the Xfinity race from Road America.
• Sunday starts early at 5:55 a.m. when ESPN airs the Formula 1 race from the Red Bull Ring.
NBC has a double header starting at 9 a.m. with the Indy Car race from Mid-Ohio followed at noon by the NASCAR Cup race at Road America. Both tracks are challenging and fast, should be a good show for race fans.
That’s it for this weekend. Want to encourage everyone to get out to a car meet, take part in a cruise or attend race. All can be for and at a race you really get to experience the full effect of color, speed and excitement.
Wishing all of you a happy and safe 4th of July as we celebrate the birth of our country.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Are you an experienced motorcycle tech looking for work? Well there could be an opportunity for you as Moto-Source has a job opening. If interested please send a resume to, rich@moto-source.com.
• Teresa’s Garage Radio Show is on the air from 2 until 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoons. In Northwest Nevada the show can be heard over the air at 1060 AM and this coming week we should be live in studio.
There is also a podcast at amm.streamon.fm or the show can be seen live on Face Book. The show is focused on all things automotive like trends, history, new developments and trivia.
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Tread Connection is our newest sponsor and Blake Sobiloff owns the local franchise. The business brings the tire store to the customer so they don’t have to tke time off work or even leave home.
Once the tires are ordered Sobiloff picks them up and arrives where the customer’s car is and arrives in a van packed with state of the art equipment. He observes all safety precautions and it’s no contact so tires can be chosen and paid for on line.
Another service is scanning tires to tell if any alignment is needed. A useful service for fleet owners so they won’t find several vehicles needing tires all at once. There are discounts for First Responders, veterans, active duty military and members of the National Guard.
His primary area is Reno and Sparks so one can either go the Face Book page or check out the website at www.treadconnecton.com. The direct line to the business is 775-870-3600.
Next sponsor is G.I.S.L Land Services that, while having a global client base, has a Western U.S.A. focus. Owner Greg Ekins is a long time off road motorcycle racer competing in the MRANN series as well as the AMA National Hare and Hound series.
Among the services offered are surface and mineral title reviews and cartographic services. The website is www.gislandservices.com.
Next sponsor is General Transmission and Power Train Specialists owned by former motorcycle racer Pete Attashian. The show is located at 2515 Sutro Street in Reno, a few blocks down from Hug High School.
The shop services older and new transmissions and has a section for high performance units and those used in towing. The phone number is 775-786-5888 and the shop’s website is www.generaltransmissionreno.com.
Racing photographer Melissa Coker is another sponsor. If you’ve raced at Summit in Elko, Battle Mountain, Lovelock, Rattlesnake Raceway or Diamond Mountain Speedway she probably has a photograph of your car on the track.
She’s also been at the Duel in the Desert, Northern Nevada Modified Tour, Wild West Tour and the IMCA Super Nationals. She produces hero cards and memory books. To see her collections or place an order check www.melissasoutonalimb.smugmug.com.
Two of our sponsors are first class motorcycle shops located in Reno.
Our first sponsor is Reno Motorsports (RMS). Not only do they have about anything a rider might want or need but the store also has a full service shop.
Their location is at 964 Terminal Way, by the intersection with Mill Street. Store’s phone number is 775-322-1499. The website is www.rms-renomotorsports.com.
The next shop is Moto-Source located at 3180 Mill Street. Once again that are a full service shop plus the store has about anything a rider might need or want.
The shop’s phone number is 775-856-3855 and the website is, www.moto-source.com.
Concours Body Shop, located at 250 Telegraph Street in Reno is another sponsor. The shop does qualify collision repair for cars and trucks.
Owner Brian Saul is a car enthusiast himself andis committed to continuing the shop’s reputation of quality work. Phone number is 775-329-4557 and the website is, www.concoursbodyshop.net.
Hungry, want a great place to eat, then try PJ&CO for breakfast, lunch, dinner and it’s a great place to watch your favorite sports. Wednesday evenings, starting around 5 p.m., is Bike Night, a good time to meet fellowriders and have a great dinner.
The location is 1590 South Wells Avenue, just north of the round about. Phone number is 775-323-6366 and their website is, www.pjandco.net.
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